Time for the Gayle-Watson show as WI take on Aus

Time for the Gayle-Watson show as WI take on Australia

A determined Australian outfit will be aiming to eliminate the 'Chris Gayle factor' when they meet a rejuvenated West Indies in the semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo on Friday.

For Australia, it will be a chance to get into the final for the second time in succession after the 2010 edition and once again stamp their class as the world's premier cricketing outfit.

For West Indies, it's more about the identity and trying to fight their inner demons, which have affected their cricket since the late 80's.

It is redemption time for both the teams although their circumstances are entirely different. Behind every 'Big Battle', there's always a mini-battle that spices up a marquee contest and this time it is the battle between Shane Watson and Chris Gayle.

If Watson, who has won four man-of-the-match awards in five matches will play a key role in Australian set-up, Gayle can change the complexion of the match at any point of time with his ferocious power-hitting.